Vol. 32, No. 36
Our Ink-Stained Heart
Welcome to the 27th Best of Tucson®
By Mari Herreras
Danehy
Tom is a public school man all the way, so it’s no surprise that charter schools and their lack of support services doesn’t earn love from this columnist
By Tom Danehy
Pleasure Activist
Navigating the BDSM Scene as a QPOC: A discussion with bossy bottom
By Ally Booker
Props Lessons
From open space to preservation, here’s a closer look at three of the seven bond propositions from Pima County
By Jim Nintzel
Paradise Lost
Long-time partners discover their Marana retirement community may not be the safest for LGBT couples, families
By María Inés Taracena
Dust Devil
Guest Opinion
Modernism Week: A Golden Age for Whom?
By Lydia Otero
Letter to the Editor
A readers takes offense to Tom's feelings about monsoon and poetry
Ask a Mexican!
By Gustavo Arellano
Editor's Note
Life, life, baby
The Skinny
Media Watch
By John Schuster
Police Dispatch
Every Day Is Not Independence Day (Even With Firecrackers and a Gun)
By Anna Mirocha
Two Alexes and a Moca
By Tanner Clinch
Sift and Thrift
Wild Fright
Spoke and Heard
Fine Art For All
Reliable Service
Bridge of Spies is nice, steady reliable Spielberg, and that’s just fine
By Colin Boyd
Wasted Youth: Gooch Palms
Getting “shitty” and dropping trou’ with Australia’s Gooch Palms
By Troy Farah
Southern Psych: Promised Land Sound
Promised Land Sound bring mature, confident grooves, but still keep it twangy
By Jason P. Woodbury
B-Sides: 10 West
WEST BY SOUTHWEST
By Heather Hoch
To Be, Or Not
Invisible Theatre gets a bit convoluted, and Rogue give us some mighty Hamlet
By Sherilyn Forrester
Light Motifs
A superstar photog and a literal rock star glimpse life’s fragments in Etherton exhibition
By Margaret Regan
Outside the Box: Veg in a Box
Veg in a Box finds their place without fake meat and without gluten
Best Gallery Openings
Etherton Gallery
Best Time for Outdoor Dancing
Monsoons
Best Fine Art Gallery
Tucson Museum of Art
Best Art Museum
Best Local Visual Artist
Diana Madaras
Best Movie Theater
The Loft Cinema
Best Art Classes
Pima Community College
Best Place to See a Concert
The Rialto Theatre
Best Musical Instrument Store
Chicago Music Store
Best Local Theater Company
Gaslight Theatre
Best Local Actor
Joe Cooper
Best Local Actress
Lucille Petty
Best Local Comedian
Steven Romo
Best Local Author
Barbara Kingsolver
Best Local Dance Company
Ballet Tucson
Best Arts Festival
4th Avenue Street Fair
Best Dance Studio
BreakOut Studios
Best Local Character
Wilbur the Wildcat
Best Marijuana Dispensary
The Downtown Dispensary
Best Culinary Event
Tucson Meet Yourself
Best Annual Festival
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Best Spectacle for Charity
All Souls Procession
Best Farmers Market
St. Philip's Farmers Market
Best Place to Donate Your Time and/or Money
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Best Gym
YMCA
Best Bike Lane
Rillito River Park Trail
Best Yoga Studio
Yoga Oasis
Best Bowling Alley
Lucky Strike
Best Sex Toy Shop
Fascinations
Best Auto Repair
BrakeMax
Best Car Wash
Octopus Car Wash
Best Plant Nursery
Mesquite Valley Growers
Best Pet Supply Store
OK Feed and Supply
Best Place to Take Out of Town Visitors
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Best Computer Repair
SWS Electronics and Computers
Best Local Activist
Gabby Giffords
Best Place to Get Your Pet Groomed
Best Veterinarian
Valley Animal Hospital
Best Hotel
Arizona Inn
Best Place to Buy a New Car
Jim Click Automotive Team
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
Craigslist
Best Farmers Market Vendor
Barrio Bread
Best Local Comedy Night
Laffs Comedy Caffe
Best Local Legend
Best Thing About the University of Arizona
Basketball
Best Alternative Health Center
Tucson Acupuncture Co-op
Place that Best Defines Tucson
Fourth Avenue
Best Thrift Store
Buffalo Exchange
Best Place to Meet Singles
Best Drag Queen
Tempest DuJour
Best Place to Buy Marijuana Paraphernalia
Moon Smoke Shop
Best Tucson Survivor
Best Clothing Fashions
Maya Palace
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
Best Home Furnishings
Copenhagen
Best Vintage Shopping
Best Jewelry
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
Best Tanning Salon
Maui Beach Tanning
Best Hair Salon
Gadabout
Best Day Spa
Best Florist
Inglis Florists
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Alvernon Optical
Best Tattoo Parlor
Black Rose Tattooers
Best Local Clothing Designer
Erin Cox — Southwestern Belle Alterations
Best Tattoo Artist
Ed Slocum
Best Place to Get Pierced
Straight to the Point
Best Barber Shop
HiEndTight Barber Shop
Best Place to Get Something Framed
Michaels
Best Dog Park
Reid Park
Best Public Garden
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Best Bike Riding
Rillito River Path
Best Hike
Sabino Canyon
Best Backpacking Trail
Mount Lemmon
Best Campground
Best Park
Best Outdoor Recreation Store
Summit Hut
Best Bike Shop
Ordinary Bikes
Best Sporting Goods
Best Day Trip Out of Town
Bisbee
Best Golf Course
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain
Best Playground
Best Toy Store
Yikes Toys!
Best Kid's Clothing Store
Little Bird Nesting Company
Best Restaurant with a Kids' Menu
Little Anthony's Diner
Best Fun for the Whole Family
Best Way to Entertain Kids During the Summer
Swimming
Best Local TV Newscast
KGUN 9
Best Radio Station for News
89.1 KUAZ
Best Local Twitter Feed
@TucsonWeekly
Best Radio Station for Music
91.3 KXCI
Best Local Weatherperson
Erin Christiansen/KGUN 9
Best Radio Personality
Bobby Rich
Best Radio Talk Show (Host)
Bill Buckmaster
Best Bookstore for New Books
Antigone Books
Best Bookstore for Used Books
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
Best Independent Bookstore
Best Video Store
Casa Video
Best Comic Store
Heroes and Villains
Best Video Game Store
Best Games Store
Best Local Blog
Tucson Foodie
Best Local TV News Anchor
Guy Atchley/KGUN 9
Best Local Sportscaster
Dan Ryan (RIP)
Best Pho
Pho #1
Best In-N-Out Substitute
Graze Premium Burgers
Best Casual Dining
HUB Creamery and Restaurant
Best Caterer
BrushFire BBQ Co.
Best Diner
Best Organic Food Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Best Specialty Foods
AJ's Fine Foods
Best Delicatessen
Rincon Market
Best Custom Cakes
Nadines Bakery
Best Desserts
Best Ice Cream
HUB Restaurant & Creamery
Best Fresh-Baked Bread
Beyond Bread
Best Barbecue
Best Burger
Zinburger—Wine & Burger Bar
Best Veggie Burger
Zinburger — Wine & Burger Bar
Best Place to Get a Sandwich
Best Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak - Frankie's
Best Place to Get a Salad
Choice Greens
Best French Fries
eegee's
Best Restaurant for a Cheap Date
Miss Saigon Bar & Grill
Best eegee's Flavor
Watermelon
Best New York Style Pizza
Best Neapolitan (Thin Crust/Artisan) Pizza
Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink
Best Hot Dog
El Güero Canelo
Best Food Challenge
Iron Chef
Best Thick Crust/Chicago-Style Pizza
Rocco's Little Chicago
Best Wings
Wings Over Broadway
Best Bagels
Brueggers
Best Smoothies
Xoom Juice
Best Food Cart
Taqueria Aqui Con El Nene
Best Food Truck
Serial Grillers
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Raging Sage Coffee Roasters
Best Donuts
Le Cave's Bakery
Best Cafe Hangout
Best Tea Service
Chantilly Tea Room (R.I.P.)
Best Bulk Tea Selection
Seven Cups Fine Teas
Best Brunch When You're Feeling Fancy
The Coronet
Best Neighborhood Revival
5 Points Market & Restaurant
Best Breakfast
Blue Willow
Best Brunch
Best Chinese
Golden Dragon
Best Greek
Athens on 4th Avenue
Best French
Ghini's French Caffe
Best Indian
Saffron Indian Bistro
Best Italian
Caruso's
Best Japanese
Yoshimatsu
Best Middle Eastern
Zayna Mediterranean
Best Modern Cuisine
Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails
Best Seafood
Kingfisher
Best Steakhouse
Fleming's Prime
Best Sushi
Sushi Garden
Best Thai
Bangkok Cafe
Best Vietnamese
Miss Saigon
Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant
Lovin' Spoonfuls
Best Upscale Cuisine
Cafe Poca Cosa
Best Outdoor Seating
La Cocina Kitchen
Best Late Night Eats
Brooklyn Pizza Company
Best African
Zemam's
Best Pastries
Best Local Chef
Janos Wilder
Best Place to Eat Lunch Downtown
The Little One (Little Poca Cosa)
Best Downtown Restaurant
Best Northwestside Restaurant
Wildflower
Best Central Restaurant
Best Westside Restaurant
Agustin Kitchen
Best Eastside Restaurant
Zona 78
Best Southside Restaurant
Mi Nidito Restaurant
Best Foothills Restaurant
Best Place to Eat Gluten Free
Best Korean
Takamatsu
Best New Restaurant
Reforma Cocina y Cantina
Best Place to Eat at the Bar
Best Place to Eat Alone
Best Salsa
Guadalajara Grill
Best Carne Asada
El Charro Cafe
Best Huevos Rancheros
Poco and Mom's
Best Taco Counter
Tacos Apson
Best Mexican Fast-Food/Drive-Thru
Nico's Taco Shop
Best Tortillas
Anita's Street Market
Best Carnitas
Best Guacamole
Best Tamales
Tucson Tamale Company
Best Menudo
Mi Nidito
Best Chile Relleno
Best Torta
Best Enchiladas
Rosa's Mexican Food Restaurant
Best Elote
Best Empanadas
La Estrella
Best Tacos
Best Raspados
Oasis Fruit Cones
Best Red Chile
Best Dance Party
El Tambó
Best New Bar
Tough Luck Club
Best Drunk Food
Ricuras de Venezuela
Best Mezcal Selection
Penca
Best Beer Selection on Tap
Tap & Bottle
Best Local Brewery
Dragoon Brewing Company
Best Billiards
Red Garter Bar and Grill
Best Cocktail Menu
47 Scott
Best Bar Program
Best Happy Hour
Union Public House
Best Country Western Bar
Tucson Maverick
Best Margarita
Best Martini
Best Nightclub
Club Congress
Best Place to Dance
Best Sports Bar
Trident Grill
Best Place to Get a Glass of Wine
Best Wine Liquor Store
Plaza Liquors & Fine Wines
Best Upscale Bar
Best Bartender
Barb Trujillo at Club Congress
Best Bar Menu
Best Strip Club
Curves Cabaret Gentlemen's Club
Best Jukebox
Che's Lounge
Best Place to Sing Karaoke
Best Western Royal Sun
Best DJ
Herm Guzman
Best Club for Live Music
Best Bloody Mary
Cup Cafe
Best Dive Bar
The Shelter
Best Seasonal Beer
Beach Ale, Barrio Brewing
Best Local Bands
Human Behavior, The Jons, Marley B, Calexico, Vox Urbana
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